Seraphim
Pronunciation: [ s-er-ahf-EEM ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Seraphim first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 100 babies have been named Seraphim in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Seraphim is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,386 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,386
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Seraphim is also used as a girl name, ranked #12124.
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About the Name Seraphim
Seraphim is a boy name .
Is Seraphim a boy or girl name? Seraphim is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,386 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #12,124. Seraphim is more commonly used as a boy name.
Seraphim is currently ranked #11,386 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Seraphim include Ser, Sera, Seray, Seraie, Serap, Serapy, Serapie, Him, Himy, Himie, Sey, and Seie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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